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NGT bans illegal collection of plastic waste

Source: The Hindu, Date: December , 2014

Concerned over the
rampant burning of plastic waste, the National Green Tribunal has prohibited
transportation, handling and disposal of such waste by unauthorised persons and
its burning. “Plastic burning is being carried on rampantly, and plastic waste
is being transported in illegal manner...We direct total prohibition on
transportation of plastic waste,” said a Bench, headed by NGT chairperson Justice
Swatanter Kumar. “Whosoever is found carrying plastic waste for collection and
disposal by person who does not hold authorisation, it shall be seized by
corporation, police or SDM [Sub-Divisional Magistrate] and be disposed of in
accordance with municipal waste disposal rules,” said the Tribunal.